Non-Emergency Medical Transport Driver

Symbiosis; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Job summary

Symbiosis is hiring Non-emergency Medical Transport Drivers for in-person service in Redlands, California. This role involves safely transporting mobility-impaired individuals, ensuring their comfort and security. Ideal candidates will have a valid driver's license, experience, and a calm demeanor in emergencies.

Both full-time and part-time shifts are available with 8-hour workdays. Pay starts at $17 per hour. Join us in providing quality transport services!

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver's license and have an excellent driving record.
• Fluency in English required; Spanish helpful.
• Completion of training in passenger assistance and CPR is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operate a gurney van for non-emergency transportation.
• Assist patients boarding and exiting the van.
• Maintain van cleanliness and equipment readiness.
• Respond to emergencies and report incidents.

Skills

Patient assistance skills

Reliability

Calmness in emergencies

Communication in English

Knowledge of Spanish

Education

Valid driver's license

Completed CPR training

Job description

About Symbiosis

Symbiosis is a leading provider of service oriented, cost effective, non-emergent medical transportation. Our commitment to quality of care has resulted in PMT becoming southern California’s company of choice for non-emergent transport service.

We are currently hiring qualified Non-emergency Medical Transport Drivers. Both full‑time and part‑time positions are available. If you have the experience, and a desire to learn and succeed, send us your resume!

The Non-emergency Medical Transport Drivers will operate a gurney van equipped to provide nonemergency transport of mobility‑impaired individuals to and from hospitals, convalescent facilities, private homes, dialysis units, doctor’s offices, rehabilitation centers, etc. in a safe and timely manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Picks up patients at home or other facility. Provides the assistance required to safely board patients and caregivers.
• Operates Stryker gurney as needed for safe and comfortable patient transportation.
• On arrival at medical facility, assists patients in exiting the van and reaching the proper offices or treatment areas.
• Checks the van to ensure that no personal items are left behind.
• Provides first-aid or CPR if required during patient transport. Immediately notifies emergency staff and dispatcher if skilled assistance is required.
• Completes reports at the end of a shift.
• Immediately reports traffic accidents to dispatcher, requesting police or ambulance service as needed. Assists injured persons from first-aid kit until these services arrive. Completes company accident reports.
• Checks all equipment for future readiness, maintains van in operable condition, ensures van cleanliness and orderliness of equipment and supplies, decontaminates vehicle interior after each transport.
• Completes a thorough vehicle maintenance inspection prior to vehicle operation.
• Maintains positive behaviors, attitudes and commitments to interpersonal service in regard to customer, visitors, and coworkers.
• Performs related duties as assigned by management, supervisor, or dispatch.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Possession of the patience and tact necessary for contacts with patients, both adult and children, and their caregivers.
• Must be reliable and capable of working independently and remaining calm in case of emergency.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must hold a currently valid driver's license and have an excellent driving record.
• Fluency in English required. Depending on assigned area, knowledge of Spanish would be helpful.
• Satisfactory completion of a company training program in passenger assistance techniques, sensitivity training, and map reading, or demonstrated competence based on previous employment experience.
• Satisfactory completion of CPR training provided by a local emergency medical training facility or a certificate indicating prior successful completion of such training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and position patients frequently. Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to perform considerable reaching, stooping, and bending.
• Hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to drive safely and to observe and communicate with patients.
• Regular exposure to injuries and illness.
• Frequent need to handle emergency or crisis situations.
• Exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
• Occasional exposure to the risk of bloodborne diseases.

Work Location: In person

Payrate: $17

Part time to Full time, 8 Hour Shifts